DEAR SUN SPOTS: On Sunday, Aug. 19, I lost a silver cross and chain while shopping in Auburn and Lewiston. I went to Blackie’s Vegetable Stand, the Dollar Tree, Applebee’s, Goodwill and Marden’s. This cross is 50 years old and was given to me in memory of my brother, who died in Vietnam, so it […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have a twofold question: A friend who went down into my creepy basement yesterday told me I have black mold growing on the walls and lots of spiderwebs and cobwebs. It’s a dirt cellar and part of it is a crawl space. With all the rain we’ve had recently there seems to […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: In response to the Aug. 17 Sun Spots regarding the need for computer repair, I’d like to recommend Buck Buchanan for advice or repairs. The price is reasonable depending on how long it takes to solve the problem. Contact him at Buck@pro-pc or 784-6295. — No name, Auburn DEAR SUN SPOTS: The […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Do you have a list of beauticians that come to your home to give perms? Thank you. —Beverly, Auburn ANSWER: In my rolodex, I have Linda Therrien (207-576-3081), Lynn Eberhard (207-782-1271 and 207-754-9805-cell), and Joy Lake in Livermore Falls (207-897-3224) listed. If readers have other recommendations, please write in. SeniorsPlus at 207-795-4010 […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have a Kenmore cabinet sewing machine with all the accessories that I would like to donate to a nonprofit organization. I can be reached at 207-783-3850 anytime. —Normand, Lewiston ANSWER: If you don’t get any takers, check with your nearest senior center, library or church. The Center for Women’s Wisdom on […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I hope you can help me. I’m looking for a crocheted afghan pattern where the diamond-shaped “squares” are put together to make a large star. My daughter-in-law bought 17 of these squares crocheted with multi-colored 4-ply yarn at a yard sale, but there was no pattern with the pieces. I’m assuming it’s […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I saw recent comments about my mother, Roselle Coury Fortier, in July 23 and 27 Sun Spots. Mom was indeed a “first-class talent in every respect.” She attended the School of Radio Technique in New York City in the 1930s. Her radio career in Maine spanned more than 30 years, from 1940 […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Please let your readers know Museum L-A wants to hear from them about professional musicians who made an impact during their lifetime. Museum L-A invites everyone to bring us a photo in memory of a professional musician who you would like to have remembered at our “Dance Party under the Stars II.” […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m looking for someone who could give me information about roadside places where I could rent a table or two in order to display many items for sale. Please call me at 207-225-3001. The phone number was incorrect in the Aug. 8 Sun Spots. Thanks! —James, Turner ANSWER: This is a good […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: You asked for information about class reunions in the July 16 Sun Spots so I wanted to make sure you had this information. The Lisbon Golden Reunion will be held on Sept. 8 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Ramada Inn in Lewiston. The reunion is open to all who […]